Just two grapes—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—have shaped centuries of winemaking, quality classifications, and collector’s cellars. In this video, we’ll learn why Burgundy is the most revered wine region in the world.
Additionally, you’ll get to know the subtle differences between regions like Côte d’Or and Chablis, how to buy the right vintage, and other practical background information on Burgundy. The goal? Feel more confident around your wine friends.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Fact One – Burgundy specializes in just 2 wine varieties
2:28 Fact Two – Burgundy uses a wine quality system based on its terrain
3:42 Fact Three – Each region of Burgundy has a different wine specialty
9:49 Fact Four – Vintages matter in Burgundy
10:53 Fact Five – Burgundy’s secret is that they care
11:28 Conclusion
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14 Comments
Excellent break-down of a complex topic!
Well done ❤
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Great video. Burgundy made so easy!!!!
Quality content as always. Vive la France !!
So much information pulled together in a very understandable and interesting way. Good visuals as always. Loved the MP tips! 🍷
Perfect video to resume burgundy and to work on my english ! But just a little correction, only Pouilly-Fuissé is in 1er cru in the mâconnais for the moment, but Im sure that Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles will follow soon 🔥😀
While the rest of the world makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and some of it is quite good, the benchmark is still Burgundy. Everyone who is serious about exactly what certain wines should taste like, should spring for the occasional bottle from the region of the world that makes the best of those two grapes and that is of course Burgundy. Good video as usual.
Bravo, Madeline! Was glad to see you mentioned Fixin, one of my favorite sources of (relatively) cheap Burgundy.
Thanks for taking the dumb outta me! I always thought of Chablis as Inglenook or Carlo Rossi level- now I want to try the good stuff! 🍷
I had a White 2019 Marsault from Louis Jadot and it was hands down the best white I’ve ever had. Crazy bold flavours unlike anything I’ve ever tasted.
Personally I like the cooler vintages in Burgundy because Pinot turns too jammy in the hot years and looses it's acidity and red fruit character. 2017 and 2019 are my favourites.
Burgundy is a maze that the passionate pursue at great risk and adventure. One more often than not winds up deceived, but once in a while you find the treasure.
The authoritative Bible is Clive Coates 858 page tome "The Wines of Burgundy".
Everything there is to know about wine, domaines, laws, and the vintners art are contained within. Hours of browsing pleasure for the smitten aficionado!
Great Burgundy info. We spent a week in Beaune what a fantastic trip! BUT if your favorite Pinot is Meiomi 🤮, you may not like the lean earthy minerality of Burgundy Pinots.